Self-confessed DIY-aholic Kayla found this sad little chair in a garage under a blanket while attending a local estate sale. The low curves of this fabulous chair made her look beyond the horrible stained upholstery to see the graceful lady desperate to shine through. Grabbing some fabric and a can of paint, she sank into this chair redo.
Kayla painted the legs of her chair a rich, bright red before removing the upholstery because she didn't want to risk getting paint on the padding once the old fabric was removed. She then stripped the chair down to the frame, saving and number the pieces of fabric as they were removed. Obviously Kayla is no stranger to reupholstery given her
daring use of a patterned fabric for this piece. Between the graphic black and white fabric and the red legs and piping, the final product is a wonderful endorsement of Kayla's DIY dedication.
For more pictures of this project in progress, check out Confessions of a DIY-aholic: Fat Bottomed Girls...A Slipper Chair Redo.
Images: Kayla at Confessions of a DIY-aholic.
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I was prepared to hate it! but I love it!
Wow. That takes some skill. I wish I could reupholster myself! I'd save a lot of ca$h. Well done!
I love everything about this... fabric choice, leg color, skill to do it. Great work!
Great job, sad to see the tufting go though. But that's just me, I'm totally hung up on tufting right now for some reason.
Wow! What a fabulous makeover. Love the red legs and piping with the black & white upholstery - very sleek.
That takes talent! Beautiful!
Chic and adorable...well done!
Professional quality makeover right there. Looks fantastic!
love the choice of pattern and colours :)
Unreal! I love so much that it makes me crabby it's not mine. :-)
Echoing the 'well done' comments.
The chair is happy. Me, too. :)
She is just beautiful...fat bottom and all ;-D
Flat out gorgeous!
The red piping makes the piece. Subtle yet sassy.
Nice, buuut.... I already foresee Quatrefoil is the new Chevron. Mark my words, ATers.
Love it, well done!
OH, I LOVE PIPING....SO VERY NICE!